This is the moment a mother screams in shock when her US serviceman son – who she has not seen for more than three years - surprises her on her wedding day in Guyana.
Heart-warming footage shows Raphael Holder, 23, shouting out ‘I do’ as the minister asks 'Who here gives this woman's hand in marriage?’ as his mother Colice Paris sits in front of the altar with her husband-to-be.
His mother, 45, screams in shock, her mouth wide open as Raphael strides forward after travelling more than 3,000 miles from his base in Fort Drum, New York.
It's the first time Colice has seen her son since his passing out ceremony at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in November 2017.
Since then, Raphael has been based in the U.S. which meant being separated from his mother, who lives in their native Guyana, South America.
During the surprise, Colice said there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
She said: 'Upon looking over my shoulder, in the direction from where the response came, I saw Raphael walking towards the altar.
'Everyone that was present at the time and all who viewed the videos and photos have all relayed that they were moved to tears.'
Colice Parris (pictured), who lives in Guyana, lets out a howl of shock as her soldier son, based in Fort Drum, New York appears unannounced on her wedding day
Raphael Holder (pictured), 23, hugs his mother as she sits at the altar next to her now-husband, Rolf Baird, 46
